Botanica Cottages
1 - 3 Beds
$1,799 - $3,159
$1,490 /month
1257 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602
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What This House Offers
This is a Super Nice 2 bedroom Second floor unit. The property is located in the Historic District and you have off street parking. The second floor unit was... the owners suite and it has a very large kitchen/dining room with a door to a covered rear porch. The living room is next to the kitchen and has plenty of closet space. The rent includes, heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash, one parking space and use of the laundry in the basement. NO PETS....NO SMOKING.... You will see that this is a very nice building and in a great area. The front door is always locked and secure and you will love the large porch around the property and the black iron fence adds extra charm too. You will need First Month, Last Month and One month move in Fee. I will also need to see 2 months of pay stubs that would show you make $1490 take home per week. I will be doing a background and credit check.
Unit
- $1,490 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 3472 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
1257 Eckert Ave is a single-family home for rent in Reading, PA
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1800
- Transitional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
- Stucco
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Ceiling Fan
- 3472 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Kitchen
- Stove
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Driveway
Lot Details
- 4791 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-04-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-06-29-5797
- Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, insurance
- The owner pays for heat, lawn/shrub care, sewer, real estate taxes, water
- Rent includes heat, grounds maintenance, parking, pest control, sewer, taxes, trash removal, water
- No Smoking Allowed
- Coming Soon on 2026-04-01
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Hessian Camp Subdivision
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Destination Address
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Get In Touch
Property Address: 1257 Eckert Ave,
Reading, PA 19602
Reading, PA 19602
Listed by
Edward L Stauffer | RE/MAX Of ReadingPhone Number: (610) 670-2770
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Limited public transit30 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
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Active73 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Reading Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Central Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Reading Area Community College
Drive: 4 min (1.8 mi)
Albright College
Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)
Alvernia University
Drive: 7 min (3.4 mi)
Penn State Berks
Drive: 9 min (5.1 mi)
Discover Penn's Common, Reading, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1257 Eckert Ave proximity to Shops at the ROC, Reading Towne Center, and Ninth Street Outlet. Shops at the ROC is 1.4 miles away, and Reading Towne Center is within a 27 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 1257 Eckert Ave has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 36 miles. Transit options include Coatesville Amtrak and Thorndale.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1257 Eckert Ave are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 2.7 miles, including Naeg Planetarium and Reading Public Museum.
Airports
Living in Penn's Common provides easy access to Lehigh Valley International, located just 60 minutes from 1257 Eckert Ave.
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